Receiving & Rushing
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Games | Receiving | Rushing | Total Yds | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Rec | Yds | TD | Lng | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Touch | YScm | RRTD | Fmb | AV | |||||||
| 1931 | 25 | PRT | LE | 24 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1932 | 26 | PRT | 11 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 0.2 | 3.1 | 0 | 2 | 15.5 | 31 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 1933 | 27 | PRT | LT | 42 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1934+ | 28 | DET | LE | 13 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 48 | 0 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 0.5 | 7 | 6.9 | 48 | 0 | |||||||||
| 1935 | 29 | 2TM | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 0 | 1 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | ||||||||||
| DET | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| NYG | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0.5 | 5.5 | 0 | 1 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 1936 | 30 | NYG | 17 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 10 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0 | 2 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 | |||||||||
| 1937 | 31 | BKN | LE | 12 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 115 | 14.4 | 1 | 15 | 0.7 | 10.5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 10 | 11.9 | 119 | 1 | |||
| Career | 71 | 36 | 13 | 167 | 12.8 | 1 | 15 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 9 | 52 | 0 | 5.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 22 | 10.0 | 219 | 1 | |||||||
| 5 yrs | DET-PRT | 50 | 27 | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 7 | 48 | 0 | 6.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 9 | 8.8 | 79 | 0 | |||||||
| 2 yrs | NYG | 10 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 0 | 3 | 7.0 | 21 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 1 yr | BKN | 11 | 6 | 8 | 115 | 14.4 | 1 | 15 | 0.7 | 10.5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 10 | 11.9 | 119 | 1 | ||||||
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- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buster Mitchell born?
Buster Mitchell was born on February 16, 1906.
Where was Buster Mitchell born?
Buster Mitchell was born in Irene, TX.
How tall was Buster Mitchell?
Buster Mitchell was 6-0 (183 cm) tall.
How much did Buster Mitchell weigh when playing?
Buster Mitchell weighed 205 lbs (92 kg) when playing.
Is Buster Mitchell in the Hall of Fame?
Buster Mitchell has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Buster Mitchell play?
Buster Mitchell played 71 games over his career.
How many receptions did Buster Mitchell have?
Buster Mitchell had 13 receptions over his career.
How many receiving yards did Buster Mitchell have?
Buster Mitchell had 167 receiving yards over his career.
How many Super Bowls has Buster Mitchell won?
Buster Mitchell never won a Super Bowl.
When did Buster Mitchell retire?
Buster Mitchell last played in 1937.
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